High-Protein Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza

πŸ• High-Protein Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza

Crispy edges, cheesy center, loaded with pepperoni β€” but packed with protein and lower carb than traditional pizza.

This version makes a large sheet pan pizza like the one shown.


πŸ“ Ingredients (Makes 12 slices)

πŸ”Ή High-Protein Crust (Cheese + Chicken Base)

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (very finely chopped or blended)

  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella

  • Β½ cup grated parmesan

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • Β½ tsp garlic powder


πŸ”Ή Toppings

  • ¾–1 cup pizza sauce (low sugar)

  • 1Β½ cups part-skim mozzarella

  • Β½ cup turkey pepperoni (or regular)

  • 2 tbsp parmesan (optional)


πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.


2️⃣ Make the Crust

  • Mix shredded chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and seasonings.

  • Spread mixture thinly into a rectangle on the sheet pan (about ΒΌ inch thick).

  • Press firmly so it holds together.


3️⃣ Pre-Bake

Bake crust for 18–22 minutes until golden and slightly firm.


4️⃣ Add Toppings

  • Spread pizza sauce.

  • Add mozzarella evenly.

  • Top with pepperoni.


5️⃣ Final Bake

Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.

For crispy edges, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.


πŸ”₯ Nutrition (Per Slice – 1/12 pizza approx.)

  • Calories: 210

  • Protein: 22–25g

  • Carbs: 3–4g

  • Fat: 12g

Whole pizza = about 260–300g protein total


πŸ’ͺ Want Even More Protein?

  • Add Β½ cup cottage cheese blended into crust mix.

  • Use extra lean turkey pepperoni.

  • Add crumbled lean ground beef under the cheese.

  • Sprinkle 1 scoop unflavored protein powder into crust mixture (optional boost).

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